The Government has extended its national COVID-19 emergency health response for a further six months, to 31st March 2021. This will ensure that patients continue to have access to key health initiatives, including Medicare subsidised telehealth services. From 1 October 2020: GPs providing COVID-19 telehealth services are not required to bulk bill their patients. Manly…
Dr Nerissa is a GP registrar who completed a degree in Bachelor of medicine and surgery in 2014. She has worked at several hospitals around Queensland including the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Dr Nerissa has thoroughly enjoyed working in the field of paediatrics and surgery. Her most recent previous experience includes working…
As we adapt to the evolving situation, we will aim to meet your needs in different ways and preserve access to medical services. Introduction of Telephone Consultations – Medicare is now going to pay GPs to consult patients via telephone, with the aim being to reduce exposure risks for both Doctors and patients. Eligible patients…
Dr. Peter is a GP Registrar who completed a degree in Pharmacy and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Since graduating in 2014, he has worked at Princess Alexandra Hospital and QE-II Jubilee Hospital. He has joined Manly Village Medical and will be with us for a year. **Dr Peter will bulk bill the first 2 visits…
Dr Ian Upton will be farewelled on Wednesday, 29th January 2020 at 2:00pm at Metropolitan Funerals Chapel on Bay Terrace in Wynnum. Instead of flowers the family has requested that donations to World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) be made, as this was his favourite charity. If you require more emotional support please call Life Line…
Rest in Peace – Dr Ian Upton It is with great sadness that we let you all know that Dr Ian Upton passed away on Tuesday, 21st January 2020, after a few weeks of illness. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Evelyne, his family and many friends and patients. Once funeral arrangements have been finalised…
“As now Mother to three beautiful babies, I feel like an expert on what to pack and what not to pack in your hospital bag. I am a big believer that you want to make your time in hospital having a baby as stress free as possible, check out what was in MY hospital bag…
“When I explained to my husband that I would be doing a blog on ‘Self Care’ – he looked at me…in disbelief…laughed in my face…and told me I wasn’t the right person for the task. He had a point. While I easily meet the eligibility criteria for “busy mum” unfortunately I without a doubt am…
Pip is our Musculoskeletal Therapist at Manly Village Medical and she is offering a March Special! If you are feeling as if your body needs a physical “tune-up” book in a 1 hour appointment with Pip and get a Therapeutic Massage for half price. Call us on 3396 2141 or book online. When you attend…
This is a topic very close to the hearts of many of our staff at MVM. Dr Dale Garred, one of our female GPs, shares her own families experience to help raise awareness and remind patients’ and their families going through any challenging times … to always have hope. I was in a post…
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